Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Both teams finished the league stage with 18 points. RCB secured their spot in the final with a decisive 92-run win over GT in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala.
After a shaky start to the season, Gujarat Titans recovered from their defeat in Qualifier 1 by eliminating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, setting up this crucial rematch at home.
The winner will claim their second IPL title and join Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings as multiple-time champions.
GT vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Final, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, May 31, 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
The pitch for the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium is anticipated to favor batting. The red-soil tracks offer consistent bounce and carry, enabling batters to score quickly from the start. Teams batting first usually aim for over 210 runs to set a competitive target, although totals above 200 can be chased effectively.
GT vs RCB Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Won by RCB | 05 |
| Won by GT | 04 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 30, 2022 (GT Won) |
| Most recent fixture | May 26, 2026 (RCB Won) |
GT vs RCB Predicted Playing 11s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar
Impact Player: Romario Shepherd/Phil Salt
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia
GT vs RCB Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill